Job Description
Posted Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 10 : 00 a.m.
About OSI In 1977, OSI introduced the first generation electronic chart system for the maritime market and revolutionized navigation. Over the years we have had many firsts. Today, OSI Maritime Systems is a leading provider of integrated navigation and tactical solutions designed for naval and maritime security operations. OSI develops and delivers integrated bridge systems for warships, integrated dive navigation systems for submarines, and C2 systems for small craft. Presently, 23 navies totaling more than 600 warships and submarines operate using OSI systems. Due to the nature of our company, all employees must pass specific security criteria. Only candidates who are Canadian citizens, have PR status or have citizenship from a NATO country, and who satisfy security clearance criteria, will be considered.
OSI Maritime Systems, a pioneer of Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS), is a market leader in marine navigation. The OSI Software Suite was developed for use on military vessels designed to enhance situational awareness and navigational safety. Navies worldwide have made ECPINS Warship their choice for warship ECDIS because of the advanced features and OSI’s extensive experience in warship navigation. In the Software Engineering Department, we are passionate about building the best maritime navigation software. Our driven engineers do that through their mastery of modern tools, technical expertise, and adherence to Software Engineering best practices. Our team has produced the innovative OSI Software Suite for safe and reliable navigation.
What You Will Do
- Applies the principles of software engineering to plan, test, and maintain OSI software products.
- Design, develop, and execute methods of test and troubleshooting to be used on complex systems to confirm functionality and integrity.
- Carry individual responsibility for the successful verification and validation of system requirements and software features.
- Devises, implements, and maintains procedures for automatic testing of routine and complex test cases.
- Adapts existing tests (manual and automatic) to new products, features and platforms, promoting reuse and cost savings.
- Troubleshoots, resolves and reports on problems encountered during testing, and documents test results for follow-up.
- Investigates and resolves Software Change Requests, System Problem Reports and customer tickets.
- May take on additional responsibilities as a Technical Lead.
- May prepare software specifications and manage requirements for new software features, or provide expert reviews of specifications with a focus on ensuring all requirements are testable.
- May be responsible for building and managing medium to large labs (in size and complexity).
- May participate in the concept phase including the creation of use cases or evaluation of prototypes.
- May be required to travel to customers’ sites and shore installation and testing facilities, to support integrated system level testing and customer acceptance events.
This is a hybrid role with 4 days / week in office.
Knowledge & Qualifications
Education : Degree in Computer Science, Software, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics or Mathematics. 5+ years’ experience in a software environment.Experience in developing real-time interfaces to external systems.Understanding of manual testing in labs on large systems.Understanding of automated testing using Python.Experience in testing software on Windows and Linux platforms, and in areas such as 2D / 3D graphics, TCP / IP, UDP, and real-time systems is highly desirable. Previous tech-lead experience.Ability to understand and work with complex software requirement specifications.Understand the importance of test coverage and traceability to requirements.Experience in authoring both manual test procedures and automation test cases.Ability to assist with troubleshooting and reproducing complex system-level problems.Experience working with distributed networks and network analyzers (e.g., Wireshark).Experience working in an ISO 9001 compliant software engineering environment would be an asset. Experience in the defense or aerospace domains is an asset.Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Uses strong communication skills to ask questions, provide technical solutions and help build a strong team environment.Ability to learn quickly and work well under pressure in a high-paced, challenging environment; strong teamwork skills.Takes ownership of mistakes and corrects the situation. Proactive, takes on new responsibilities and suggests alternative solutions when needed. Exceptional attention to detail.Other : Required to obtain security clearance. Knowledge of marine navigation concepts and systems is an asset.The range for this role is $80,000-100,000 CDN and the actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity.
Benefits & Additional Information
We also offer great benefits such as Health, Pension, flexible working and more. Benefits include :
Extended healthcareDental careGroup Retirement Savings PlanEmergency Travel AssistanceEmployee and Family Assistance ProgramIf you require assistance or accommodations during the hiring process, please contact Talent Acquisition, OSI.
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